Re:Inside the Tesla 100kWh Battery Pack
by TomMarius on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @06:48AM
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The range unfortunately isn't that large because of generally colder weather. Charging stations aren't on the way, and not even a quick detour, but a significant change of the way. When I'm going 1200 km to a client (or visit my parents), I don't have the time to go to the charger and charge my car three times, but it's no more than 10-hour trip with a conventionally-powered vehicle.
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Re:Inside the Tesla 100kWh Battery Pack
by mikeash on Wednesday January 25, 2017 @09:59AM
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If the route has Superchargers, your 10-hour trip in a conventional vehicle might be a 12-hour trip in a Tesla. Longer, but not horribly so. It depends on how you drive, too. If your 10-hour trip involves running into the bathroom and eating at the wheel, the penalty will be larger. If you sit down for meals and take breaks anyway, the penalty can be almost zero.